A little fun for everyone…
Beautiful Downtown Lewiston announces some great events to enjoy shopping, music, and family fun in our historic downtown setting. Check out events we have scheduled for this year and watch for more to come. BDL cares about the safety of our community members, so please follow proper precautions when attending these and other events in the community.
Come experience beautiful downtown Lewiston and support our wonderful small businesses that support our community.
Eight Friday's of Local Talent!
The Sound Downtown summer concert series returns to Brackenbury Square. Concerts begin at 6pm and are family-friendly with beer and wine available by Hops & Vine.
2023 Schedule:
June 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd
July 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th
Downtown Artwalk, October 6th - 7th
Stroll the downtown shops and enjoy the works of area artists, food from local restaurants, wine and beer. Stay tuned for our 2023 featured artist. Event is October 6th from 4-9PM and 7th from 12-4.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPT 22nd 2023 for artists, musicians and host businesses.
Ladies Day Out, May 13th, 12:00P - 4:00P
Ladies! Gather your friends and family and head downtown for shopping, dining, and fun activities.
Enter for a chance to win prizes and check out all the incredible small businesses downtown.
We will also be hosting an artisan market this year! If you are interested in participating during this event please follow the link to register below.
Pumpkin Palooza, October 28th 12-4PM
The popular community event is coordinated by Beautiful Downtown Lewiston (BDL), the Lewis-Clark Valley Wine Alliance, the Lewis-Clark State College Center for Arts & History, and area arts and cultural organizations. Sponsored by Lewis Clark Credit Union and Potlatch Credit Union.
Refresh the Valley, May 5th
Come downtown ready to get your hands dirty - planting, sweeping and general cleaning as we spiffy up the downtown and get ready for the busy season. We will have some tools, but feel free to bring trowels, work gloves, brooms and dustpans.
Plaid Friday, November 24th & 25th
Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday are a great way to keep your holiday shopping local. These events, plus holiday open houses, Santa Visits, and more are all part of our celebration of Bundle Up Downtown.
Beautiful Downtown Lewiston’s Annual Meeting & Business Mixer February 7th
Join us in Beautiful Downtown Lewiston for hors d’ oeuvres, live music and giveaways! Doors open at 5:15 and the program will start promptly at 5:30.
Dinner in the Dark, March 2nd 2024
Dinner in the Dark is an experiential event that challenges attendees to rethink the importance of vision in the food experience. Upon arrival, our staff will explain the concept and the dining process will be described in detail. Dinner consists of four courses paired with local wines. With the assistance of their table guides, our guests are blindfolded while food is brought out and enjoyed. Diners do not know the menu ahead of time, but courses are described by the chef after each course has been eaten, along with an ingredient card and image of the plate that was served. Each course incorporates a variety of scents and textures to provide a full sensory experience.
Hot August Hoops
Join us for a competitive day of 3-on-3 basketball in Beautiful Downtown Lewiston.
CRAZY DAYS, JUNE 2ND-3RD
The return of Crazy Days to downtown Lewiston is a fun opportunity to enjoy crazy sales, fun family activities, and music. Sound Downtown will kickoff this incredible event on Friday night.
Downtown Property Tours, April 18th
Join our Economic Vitality Committee on a tour of downtown living, with an opportunity to ask questions about the spaces.
The Downtown Property Tour provides entrepreneurs, investors, and curious community members with an opportunity to view available spaces. Join us for networking afterward. Event begins at 4pm and cost is $20 and includes a free beverage and appetizers.
Downtown Tailgate, September 16th
Join us for our second annual Downtown Tailgate party on September 16th, 2023! Enjoy local food and retail vendors, our valley's famous bite size from various restaurants, cornhole tournaments, and a tailgate decorating contest!
First Friday’s, First Friday of Every Month
First Friday is an event held in many American cities and towns on the first Friday of each month. Some cities host it on other weeks of the month, so you may see Second Friday, Third Friday, or Fourth Friday instead. First Fridays not only help to support tourism for cities and towns, but they also encourage members of the community to engage with each other. This event brings out more people at once than a typical Friday evening might, so it is an opportunity to support local businesses, enjoy cultural experiences, and fit in some social interaction.
Check out our calendar of events!
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